Post on 20-Jun-2015
GOALS
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OBJECTIVES
GOALS
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OBJECTIVES
• Definitions
• In practice
• Cynic’s corner
• Game
Goal
IntangibleI want to be the coolest chick in all of PC BulgariaCannot be measuredLong termThe purpose toward which an endeavor is directedIdealistic, generic, broad
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GOALGOAL
OBJECTIVE
Tangible
Win the title of “Prom Queen” at the B25 COS Conference on May 6th in three categories
Can be measured
Short term
Something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; target.
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OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE
IN PRACTICEIN PRACTICE
Goals• To stimulate a thriving, youth-run, urban arts community
• To diversify the brand and image of my host organization within the community
• To meet more youth organizers in Yambol
Goals• To stimulate a thriving, youth-run, urban arts community
• To diversify the brand and image of my host organization within the community
• To meet more youth organizers in Yambol
“Graffiti in the Park” Yambol, 2010“Graffiti in the Park” Yambol, 2010
OBJECTIVES:• Donate 50% of total project budget
for the construction of a site-specific modern sculpture by a young local artist, which includes permanent mention of OFMT’s patronage;
• Provide lodging & meals for two graffiti artists from out-of-town for two nights;
• Procure one online and one print newspaper mention in conjunction with the festival;
• Develop one new project within six months after “Graffiti in the Park” with organizers and artists involved.
OBJECTIVES:• Donate 50% of total project budget
for the construction of a site-specific modern sculpture by a young local artist, which includes permanent mention of OFMT’s patronage;
• Provide lodging & meals for two graffiti artists from out-of-town for two nights;
• Procure one online and one print newspaper mention in conjunction with the festival;
• Develop one new project within six months after “Graffiti in the Park” with organizers and artists involved.
“Graffiti in the Park” Yambol, 2010“Graffiti in the Park” Yambol, 2010
Goals:• Foster mutual understanding and a sense of world citizenship for young Bulgarians;
• Introduce fundaments of diversity awareness and racial sensitivity;
• Promote art as a form of self expression and a powerful method of communication
Goals:• Foster mutual understanding and a sense of world citizenship for young Bulgarians;
• Introduce fundaments of diversity awareness and racial sensitivity;
• Promote art as a form of self expression and a powerful method of communication
One World ClassroomsOne World Classrooms
OBJECTIVES:• Engage all 75 fifth graders in
competition for the top 25 spots. Through competition make participation a desirable;
• Hang a two-week art exhibit with 25 pieces of children’s art from around the world in both the school and in a highly visible public space;
• Educate students and citizens on world geography and culture by including maps and by translating the children’s artist statements into Bulgarian.
• Have school art teacher talk about different cultures to students as they work.
OBJECTIVES:• Engage all 75 fifth graders in
competition for the top 25 spots. Through competition make participation a desirable;
• Hang a two-week art exhibit with 25 pieces of children’s art from around the world in both the school and in a highly visible public space;
• Educate students and citizens on world geography and culture by including maps and by translating the children’s artist statements into Bulgarian.
• Have school art teacher talk about different cultures to students as they work.
ONE WORLD CLASSROOMSONE WORLD CLASSROOMS
Goals:• Teach Bulgarian youth about HIV and increase general level of sexual education
• Position Yambol’s Scouts as leaders for safe-sex among their peers
• Enlarge the youth network of Yambol’s Scouts
Goals:• Teach Bulgarian youth about HIV and increase general level of sexual education
• Position Yambol’s Scouts as leaders for safe-sex among their peers
• Enlarge the youth network of Yambol’s Scouts
Scout’s Honor: an anti-AIDS campaignScout’s Honor: an anti-AIDS campaign
OBJECTIVES:• Train 12 - 15 local youth to be peer
educators in HIV/AIDS prevention• Include young leaders from 4 area
youth organizations, and invite at least two at-risk-youth
• Teach the peer educator designed training module to 200 scouts at the 2010 National Scout Camp
• Successfully complete at least 4 trainings targeting different learning styles for different groups of local youth
OBJECTIVES:• Train 12 - 15 local youth to be peer
educators in HIV/AIDS prevention• Include young leaders from 4 area
youth organizations, and invite at least two at-risk-youth
• Teach the peer educator designed training module to 200 scouts at the 2010 National Scout Camp
• Successfully complete at least 4 trainings targeting different learning styles for different groups of local youth
Scout’s Honor: an anti-AIDS campaignScout’s Honor: an anti-AIDS campaign
THE CYNIC’S CORNERTHE CYNIC’S CORNER
But isn’t this just an exercise in semantics?
But isn’t this just an exercise in semantics?
• Without GOALS you won’t be clear on why you’re doing what you’re doing
• Without OBJECTIVES you won’t know how you’re going to achieve what you set out to do.
• Outlining these steps helps you and your community strategize better
• This process sets your intentions (yogis? foodies?) and defines your success
• Goes hand in hand with monitoring
and evaluation• Makes granting organizations happy
• Without GOALS you won’t be clear on why you’re doing what you’re doing
• Without OBJECTIVES you won’t know how you’re going to achieve what you set out to do.
• Outlining these steps helps you and your community strategize better
• This process sets your intentions (yogis? foodies?) and defines your success
• Goes hand in hand with monitoring
and evaluation• Makes granting organizations happy
Doyoureallydothisforeveryproject?
Doyoureallydothisforeveryproject?
• No, not formally.• No, not formally.
Doyoureallydothisforeveryproject?
Doyoureallydothisforeveryproject?
• But I should, because it’s really useful.
• But I should, because it’s really useful.
Doyoureallydothisforeveryproject?
Doyoureallydothisforeveryproject?
• And if I was writing a grant or had a project manager for every project I did, then I definitely would.
• And if I was writing a grant or had a project manager for every project I did, then I definitely would.
“GOAL or OBJECTIVE”GAME
“GOAL or OBJECTIVE”GAME
GOAL or OBJECTIVE?GOAL or OBJECTIVE?
WORLD PEACEWORLD PEACE
GOAL or OBJECTIVE?GOAL or OBJECTIVE?
SAVE THE ANIMALSSAVE THE ANIMALS
GOAL or OBJECTIVE?GOAL or OBJECTIVE?
RAISE THE AMOUNT PER DOLLAR A FAMILY FARMER RECIEVES FOR CORN BY 15% BY FISCAL YEAR 2015
RAISE THE AMOUNT PER DOLLAR A FAMILY FARMER RECIEVES FOR CORN BY 15% BY FISCAL YEAR 2015
GOAL or OBJECTIVE?GOAL or OBJECTIVE?
READ THREE NEWS ARTICLE A DAY IN THE SPHERES OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, LOCAL POLITICS, AND ARTS
READ THREE NEWS ARTICLE A DAY IN THE SPHERES OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, LOCAL POLITICS, AND ARTS
GOAL or OBJECTIVE?GOAL or OBJECTIVE?
TEACH KIDS ABOUT HIV/AIDS
TEACH KIDS ABOUT HIV/AIDS
GOAL or OBJECTIVE?GOAL or OBJECTIVE?
EXERCISE THREE TIMES A WEEK
EXERCISE THREE TIMES A WEEK
GOAL or OBJECTIVE?GOAL or OBJECTIVE?
INCREASE ADULT LITERACY BY 5% IN TWO YEARS
INCREASE ADULT LITERACY BY 5% IN TWO YEARS
GOAL or OBJECTIVE?GOAL or OBJECTIVE?
STOP TRAFFIKING IN PERSONS
STOP TRAFFIKING IN PERSONS
GOAL or OBJECTIVE?GOAL or OBJECTIVE?
END CORRUPTIONEND CORRUPTION
GOAL or OBJECTIVE?GOAL or OBJECTIVE?
ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
THE ENDTHE END